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J 1285

Mourning the death of Robert John Arnold, distinguished citizen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and respected community member

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

A ceremonial memorial resolution mourning Robert John Arnold, expressing condolences and recognizing his role as a respected community member; to be recorded in official journals.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 1285

Summary of Bill J 1285 — Mourning the Death of Robert John Arnold

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1285
  • Title: Mourning the death of Robert John Arnold, distinguished citizen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and respected community member
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding ceremonial measure)
  • Status: Referred to Finance
  • Introduced: September 26, 2025
  • Sponsors: Pete Harckham (primary)

This bill is a commemorative resolution intended to mourn the death and recognize the life of Robert John Arnold, describing him as a distinguished citizen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and a respected member of the community. It is a formal expression of condolences and appreciation rather than a statute imposing obligations or authorizing new programs.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge the death of Robert John Arnold and to honor his memory.
  • To commend his character, virtues, and contributions to the community.
  • To extend condolences to his family and friends and to record the community’s respect within the official legislative journal.

Key Provisions (typical content for a memorial resolution)

  • A formal statement mourning the passing of Robert John Arnold.
  • Expressions of sympathy and condolences to his family.
  • Acknowledgment of his role as a respected community member and family patriarch.
  • A note of appreciation for his civic or personal contributions (specifics would be drawn from the bill text).
  • A directive to appropriate legislative offices to reflect the resolution in the official records and journals.

Note: The exact language is not provided in the summary, but these elements are standard for memorial resolutions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduced: September 26, 2025.
  • Committee Action: Referred to the Finance Committee (listed twice on the same date in the bill’s action history). This is a routine procedural step for memorial resolutions to be reviewed and moved forward for consideration or display in the official record.
  • Next Steps: If advanced by the Finance Committee, the bill would proceed through the normal floor process for resolutions (approval by the legislature or chamber), and, upon passage, would be recorded in the official proceedings.

Fiscal and Administrative Impact

  • Memorial resolutions are typically ceremonial and do not create new legal obligations or programs.
  • Any minor administrative costs (such as printing, distribution, or publication in official journals) would be absorbed as part of routine legislative operations. No specific fiscal impact is stated in the information provided.

Affected Parties

  • Robert John Arnold’s family and friends.
  • Members and staff of the legislative body expressing condolences and recording the resolution.
  • The broader community that may take note of the recognition.

Additional Observations

  • Only the primary sponsor is listed (Pete Harckham). No additional sponsors are shown.
  • The designation as a memorial resolution underscores its ceremonial nature, focusing on remembrance rather than policy action.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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